Lottery gamers: Watch out for Fb lotto scam

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Lottery gamers: Watch out for Fb lotto scam

Lottery News - Maine State Lottery warns its lottery players of your potential scam being perpetrated on Facebook. Internet and social websites users should be weary of emails and messages claiming they have won a prize. These messages typically encourage the reader to supply cash or sensitive information for example credit card and bank details. If you comply, you're at potential risk of being a victim of id theft.
For instance, a Facebook page/profile named Dan Tim Poulin have been created and notified users of the social media site that they have won a substantial lottery prize. The name getting used is that of former Maine Lottery Director Dan Gwadosky and current Deputy Director more info Tim Poulin. However, officials maintain that the Facebook account is fake.
Players must be reminded that any official state lottery won't require these to send money, provide plastic card information or banking information to claim a prize. Often, these scams are perpetrated externally the United States including hackers that are derived from Africa and Asia.
Lottery players and users who have received these kind of solicitations are encouraged to contact Maine State Lottery at (207) 287-3721 or by email at MaineLottery@Maine.gov.
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